salarySt. Louis is 17% 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
$1,297
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,264
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$60,569
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$197,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,033
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$148
👥 People living there
288,512
222,758
Commute to work
22.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
41.1%
34.5%
Own their home
45.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Louis | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | $57,280 | +84% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,650 | $102,920 | +70% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $73,240 | $115,120 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $93,140 | $146,030 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $83,180 | $128,260 | +54% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $68,970 | $101,090 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,290 | $133,690 | +39% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,130 | $102,170 | +38% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in St. Louis?
About $70,124 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, St. Louis or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $60,569 in St. Louis and $92,626 in Tacoma, 35% more in Tacoma.