Yelm, Washington vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 9.7% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,716 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Albany
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Albany, OR
Compared to Yelm, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower