Yakima, Washington vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 254.5% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $265,850 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
852% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Yakima, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  254.5% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  701.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher