Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,168 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Yakima
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Fairmont, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower