Cost of Living Calculator - Shelby, South Dakota vs Yelm, Washington


The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 36.1% more expensive than Shelby, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,061 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is more expensive than Shelby, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Yelm
than in Shelby, South Dakota
Shelby, SD vs Yelm, WA
Compared to Shelby, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% higher
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  92.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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