| | Yakima, WA | Richland, WA | United States |
| Overall | 92.1 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.9 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Health | 86.9 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 99.5 | 130.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $316,400 | $414,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,260.0% | 7,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.6 | 79.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.9 | 133.1 | 100 |
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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
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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Reviews for Richland 
14 Reviews
After spending almost 18 years of my life here arriving at age 36 with 2 children and leaving at 53 Richland is a horrible place to live. The medical care as a whole is More
Richland has grown a lot and is getting lots of retirees, it has great weather, great food not all chain restaurants, but has them also. the people are friendly, lots More
I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without More
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