Yakima, Washington vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 41.8% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,324 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Arvada
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Yakima, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher