salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$3,046
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$148
👥 People living there
990,138
222,758
Commute to work
27.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
47.3%
34.5%
Own their home
55.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
8.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $164,980 | -45% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $128,260 | -41% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $41,920 | $57,280 | +37% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $101,090 | -34% in Tacoma |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $160,090 | -31% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $102,170 | -28% in Tacoma |
| Physician Assistant | $223,640 | $167,290 | -25% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $167,280 | -22% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
San Jose and Tacoma cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $60,386 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $92,626 in Tacoma, 70% more in San Jose.