Mead, Washington vs. Yelm, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 3.5% cheaper than Mead, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,264 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mead, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is cheaper than Mead, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Yelm
than in Mead, Washington
Mead, WA vs. Yelm, WA
Compared to Mead, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher