Yakima, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 27.0% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,130 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Yakima, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher