Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 1.5% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $40,612 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Yakima
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Lincoln, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower