salaryScottsdale is 8% 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
$2,287
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,188
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$119,591
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$789,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,956
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$148
👥 People living there
243,821
222,758
Commute to work
21.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
61.9%
34.5%
Own their home
67%
55.8%
Below poverty line
7.3%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Scottsdale 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 | Scottsdale | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $102,920 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $101,780 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $101,090 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $95,230 | +49% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $146,030 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $102,170 | +37% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $115,120 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $61,500 | +31% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Scottsdale or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Scottsdale?
About $64,540 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Scottsdale or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $119,591 in Scottsdale and $92,626 in Tacoma, 29% more in Scottsdale.