Surprise, Arizona vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 13.7% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,169 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Yakima
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Surprise, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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