Longview, Washington vs. Yelm, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 12.9% more expensive than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,447 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is more expensive than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Yelm
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs. Yelm, WA
Compared to Longview, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher