Yakima, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 31.3% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,662 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Yakima, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher