Yelm, Washington vs. Harker Heights, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harker Heights, Texas is 19.4% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,633 in Harker Heights, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harker Heights, Texas is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Harker Heights
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Harker Heights, TX
Compared to Yelm, Harker Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower