Yakima, Washington vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 8.5% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,701 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in Arlington
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Yakima, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher