Desert Aire, Washington vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 9.4% more expensive than Desert Aire, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,694 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Aire, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is more expensive than Desert Aire, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Richland
than in Desert Aire, Washington
Desert Aire, WA vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Desert Aire, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower