State College, Pennsylvania vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 7.5% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,397 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Yakima
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to State College, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower