What is a pro or con of living in Yakima, Washingtoncompared to Goldendale, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Yakima.

What salary do I need to live in Yakima, Washington copmared to Goldendale, Washington?

A salary of $60,000 in Goldendale, Washington should increase to $65,809 in Yakima, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GOLDENDALE vs. YAKIMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Goldendale, Washington vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 9.7% more expensive than Goldendale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,809 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Goldendale, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Goldendale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Yakima
than in Goldendale, Washington

Goldendale, WA vs. Yakima, WA

Compared to Goldendale, Yakima is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Goldendale, Washington vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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