Mesa, Arizona vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 14.3% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,276 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Yakima
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Mesa, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower