Ellensburg, Washington vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 9.7% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,862 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Yakima
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower