Yelm, Washington vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 27.7% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,565 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Decatur
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Yelm, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower