salarySpring Valley is 11% 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
$1,889
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,783
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$80,360
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$433,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,149
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$148
👥 People living there
219,187
222,758
Commute to work
22.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
31.4%
34.5%
Own their home
50.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.2%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Spring Valley for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Valley or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Spring Valley is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,889 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Spring Valley?
About $66,694 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Spring Valley or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $80,360 in Spring Valley and $92,626 in Tacoma, 13% more in Tacoma.