Cost of Living Calculator - Yakima, Washington vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 21.2% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,784 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Tempe
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Yakima, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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