Yakima, Washington vs. Medical Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medical Lake, Washington is 10.0% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,005 in Medical Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medical Lake, Washington is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Medical Lake
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Medical Lake, WA
Compared to Yakima, Medical Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher