Yelm, Washington vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 23.1% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,444 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Cortez
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Yelm, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.8% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower