2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Yakima, WA vs Ardmore, OK

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Is it cheaper to live in Ardmore or is it cheaper to live in Yakima?
- Ardmore is 18.0% less expensive than Yakima.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ardmore or Yakima?
- Ardmore housing costs are 73.0% less expensive than Yakima housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Yakima or is Health Care more affordable in Ardmore.
- Health related expenses are 51.0% more in Ardmore.
 Yakima, WAArdmore, OKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.5100
 Food & Groceries98.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock131.2100
 Housing99.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$136,500$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.1100
 Miscellaneous101.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Ardmore    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Can anyone tell me in which areas are the most & least crime in  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you dont like the weather here just wait a few  More

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