2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Yakima, WA vs Riverbank, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Riverbank or is it cheaper to live in Yakima?
- Riverbank is 26.3% more expensive than Yakima.

Which city has more affordable housing, Riverbank or Yakima?
- Riverbank housing costs are 44.2% more expensive than Yakima housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Yakima or is Health Care more affordable in Riverbank.
- Health related expenses are 15.3% more in Riverbank.
 Yakima, WARiverbank, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock116.3100
 Food & Groceries98.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.2100
 Housing99.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$455,000$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock117.9100
 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 Riverbank    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a small town just north of Modesto. The town sprouted overnight with the housing boom. Has the convenience of the big box retailers, but the smaller town feel.  More

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