salarySan Bernardino is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,021
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,659
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$72,707
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$422,300
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,594
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$148
👥 People living there
222,724
222,758
Commute to work
29.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
13.1%
34.5%
Own their home
50%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick San Bernardino for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Bernardino | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $57,280 | +65% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $95,230 | +49% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $102,170 | +46% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $146,030 | +43% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $101,780 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $61,500 | +32% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $101,090 | +28% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $133,690 | +27% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Bernardino or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
San Bernardino is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,021 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in San Bernardino?
About $62,644 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, San Bernardino or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $72,707 in San Bernardino and $92,626 in Tacoma, 22% more in Tacoma.