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Tacoma
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Tacoma is a port city in Washington state known for its blend of urban culture, stunning waterfront, and artsy neighborhoods. The city offers a lively arts scene, historic districts, and access to mountain and bay scenery. Tacoma is a laid-back alternative to Seattle with plenty of cultural attractions and easygoing Pacific Northwest charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
219,346
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.25°, -122.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,755
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1231 mm
Internet Speed
499 Mbps
Upload
371 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
99
Coworking
1
Cafes
38
Nightlife
35
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TIW
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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