Shelby, North Carolina vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 16.6% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,281 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Yakima
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Shelby, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher