Kent, Washington vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 32.3% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,025 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Yakima
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Kent, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower