Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Yakima, Washington


The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 17.5% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,005 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Yakima
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Yakima, WA
Compared to Tempe, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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