Meridian, Idaho vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 21.6% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $37,242 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Yakima
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Meridian, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower