Yelm, Washington vs. Cheney, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheney, Washington is 8.1% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,097 in Cheney, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheney, Washington is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Cheney
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Cheney, WA
Compared to Yelm, Cheney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower