Yelm, Washington vs. Shady Cove, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shady Cove, Oregon is 6.3% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,649 in Shady Cove, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shady Cove, Oregon is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Shady Cove
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Shady Cove, OR
Compared to Yelm, Shady Cove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower