Seattle, WA vs Tacoma, WA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Tacoma, WA is 19% cheaper to rent than Seattle, WA, with median rents of $1,781 vs $2,196. Household income is higher in Seattle, WA ($123,860 vs $85,884). Seattle, WA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (68.4%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents