Topeka, Kansas vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 17.9% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $117,893 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Yakima
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Topeka, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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