Des Moines, Washington vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 29.6% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,341 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Yakima
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower