Ellensburg, Washington vs. Yelm, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 8.1% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,050 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Yelm
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Yelm, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher