Yakima, Washington vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 6.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,602 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Spokane
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Yakima, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher