Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Yakima, WA vs Monroe, LA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Yakima is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Monroe.
 Yakima, WAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$153,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock24.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.5$11.0
 Homes Owned51.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.7%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Yakima, WAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,050$1,840
 Studio Apartment$890  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$660$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Yakima, WAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Yakima, WAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock11.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Yakima, WAMonroe, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.3%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
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

   |    Reply
maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
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

   |    Reply
James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Yakima

See all reviews
Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews
Mark · Monroe, LA
Terrible
Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

   |    Reply
grant · West Monroe, LA
This place is sure to give you cancer.
Over 13 years ago

Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

   |    Reply
LaDonna · Monroe, LA
About our University
Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Monroe

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Bothell, WashingtonScottsdale, ArizonaCompare
 Boulder, ColoradoDoylestown Township, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Tucson, ArizonaYakima, WashingtonCompare
 Okemos, MichiganWest Lafayette, IndianaCompare
 Matthews, North CarolinaRoswell, GeorgiaCompare
 Greenwood, South CarolinaHillsville, VirginiaCompare
 Cheney, WashingtonPrinceton, New JerseyCompare
 Logan, UtahMadison, AlabamaCompare
 Taos, New MexicoSioux Falls, South DakotaCompare
 Appling, GeorgiaStatesboro, GeorgiaCompare

Learn More About Yakima, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Monroe, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.