Yelm, Washington vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 18.4% more expensive than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,218 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Arvada
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Yelm, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher