Median rent is 20% lower in Titusville ($1,281/mo vs $1,597/mo). Buying is cheaper in Titusville, where the median home runs $243,100 versus $454,600. Households earn more in Tacoma ($83,857 vs $64,898 a year). Taken together, Tacoma is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 114.0 against 114.4 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Tacoma, WA.
City A
Tacoma, WA
City B
Titusville, FL
How much would you need to earn in Titusville, FL to maintain your standard of living from Tacoma, WA?
Equivalent salary in Titusville, FL
$75,276
You'd need $276 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Tacoma
Washington
Titusville
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Titusville at $1,281/mo compared to $1,597/mo in Tacoma (20% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Tacoma: the median home is $454,600 versus $243,100 in Titusville — 47% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Washington and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.50% in Washington and 6.00% in Florida; Titusville has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Tacoma
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.50%
Titusville
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Tacoma (avg AQI 16.0) but not yet for Titusville.
Pick Tacoma if you prioritize higher median household income ($83,857/yr).
Pick Titusville if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,281/mo median).
Is Tacoma cheaper than Titusville?
Tacoma is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 114.0 versus 114.4 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Tacoma.
How much is rent in Tacoma vs Titusville?
Median rent is $1,597/mo in Tacoma, WA and $1,281/mo in Titusville, FL. Titusville, FL has the lower rent by about 20%.
Which has higher salaries — Tacoma or Titusville?
Median household income is $83,857 in Tacoma, WA and $64,898 in Titusville, FL. Tacoma, WA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Tacoma or Titusville?
Both Washington and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Titusville to match my Tacoma income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Tacoma, WA is equivalent to roughly $100,368 in Titusville, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology