salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,944
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,883
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$92,626
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$479,600
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,482
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$148
$96
👥 People living there
222,758
681,294
Commute to work
28.8 min
30 min
College degree
34.5%
64.2%
Own their home
55.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
12.4%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tacoma | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $66,980 | -34% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $84,000 | -27% in Washington |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $75,930 | -25% in Washington |
| Plumber | $95,230 | $71,860 | -25% in Washington |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | $46,640 | -24% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $79,470 | -23% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | $60,800 | -20% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $102,710 | -20% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tacoma or Washington cheaper to live in?
Tacoma and Washington cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Tacoma?
About $58,786 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Tacoma or Washington?
The typical household earns $92,626 in Tacoma and $118,495 in Washington, 22% more in Washington.