Yakima, Washington vs. Elmira, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmira, New York is 14.0% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,003 in Elmira, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmira, New York is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Elmira
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Elmira, NY
Compared to Yakima, Elmira is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher