Orem, Utah vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 15.9% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $42,036 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Yakima
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Orem, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower