salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,944
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,883
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$92,626
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$479,600
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,482
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$148
$147
👥 People living there
222,758
345,482
Commute to work
28.8 min
21.9 min
College degree
34.5%
41.5%
Own their home
55.8%
48.9%
Below poverty line
12.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tacoma | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | $62,990 | -38% in Urban Honolulu |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,690 | $90,980 | -32% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $73,080 | -29% in Urban Honolulu |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | $120,230 | -28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | $96,440 | -28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $83,820 | -27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $164,980 | $120,870 | -27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Accountant | $99,370 | $74,990 | -25% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tacoma or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Tacoma and Urban Honolulu cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Tacoma?
About $59,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Tacoma or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $92,626 in Tacoma and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 1% more in Urban Honolulu.