WA·Pacific Northwest
Tacoma
“Tacoma college town”
RainyMildOutdoorsy
The Pulse
Population
219k
Rent, 1BR
$1,500/mo
Walk / Transit
69 · 50
Safety
C+
The Scene
University of Puget Sound and UW Tacoma. Smaller and cheaper than Seattle, 40 min away.
Port city with views of Mount Rainier. Rainy, affordable alternative to Seattle.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,500
Groceries
$395
Utilities
$145
Transit
$95
Estimated total$2,135/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
41.6°
Summer
66.4°
Pacific Northwest42.6″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
69
Transit
50
Some transit — Car helpful but not required
Schools here · 5