Moving to Tacoma, WA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Working-port city on Puget Sound with Seattle access and a fraction of the rent, plus actual character.

• Population: 219,346
• Median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,000-$3,200
• Popular neighborhoods: Stadium District, North End, Proctor, Hilltop, Old Town

Tacoma hills are steep and old Victorians have narrow staircases with sharp turns. Measure the bend before move-in or pay for a hoist.

Climate: Mild wet winters, dry mild summers.

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