Yakima, Washington vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 11.0% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,558 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Yakima, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower