Yakima, Washington vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 3.1% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,439 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Barstow
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Yakima, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher