salaryTacoma 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
$3,201
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,312
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$152,036
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$1,394,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,862
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$148
👥 People living there
830,235
222,758
Commute to work
30.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
60.3%
34.5%
Own their home
38.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Francisco | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $57,280 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $128,260 | -31% in Tacoma |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $160,090 | -27% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $164,980 | -22% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $95,230 | +22% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $102,170 | -17% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $76,410 | -14% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $115,120 | -13% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Francisco or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Tacoma is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,944 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in San Francisco?
About $57,675 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, San Francisco or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $152,036 in San Francisco and $92,626 in Tacoma, 64% more in San Francisco.