Madison, Wisconsin vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 8.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,809 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Yakima
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Madison, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower