Rainier, Washington vs. Elma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 16.4% cheaper than Rainier, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,804 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainier, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Rainier, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Elma
than in Rainier, Washington
Rainier, WA vs. Elma, WA
Compared to Rainier, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower