Yelm, Washington vs. Alsea, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alsea, Oregon is 21.0% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,478 in Alsea, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alsea, Oregon is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Alsea
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Alsea, OR
Compared to Yelm, Alsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower