West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 4.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,375 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Yakima
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to West Des Moines, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
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  4.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
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  Personal
  6.3% higher
Cost of Food
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