Yakima, Washington vs. Auburn, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Washington is 42.7% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,966 in Auburn, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Washington 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 Auburn
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Auburn, WA
Compared to Yakima, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher