Columbia, Maryland vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 21.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,199 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Yakima
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Columbia, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower