Yelm, Washington vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 7.4% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,313 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Yelm, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.2% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  48.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower