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What's it like to live in Tacoma?

TacomaWashingtonU.S.
Median household income $45,951 $55,535 $50,935
Median home price $154,300 $234,000 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)106% 117% 100%
Unemployment 9% 9% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)844
Days per year with some sun: 141
Days per year with some precipitation: 146		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 198,397
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