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
$3,027
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$148
👥 People living there
230,221
222,758
Commute to work
34.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
39.8%
34.5%
Own their home
71.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
About $60,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $92,626 in Tacoma, 43% more in Santa Clarita.