Yakima, Washington vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 11.2% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,712 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Fresno
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Yakima, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher