Yakima, Washington vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 16.3% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,873 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Silver City
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Yakima, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher