Yelm, Washington vs. Maple Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Valley, Washington is 34.4% more expensive than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,306 in Maple Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Valley, Washington is more expensive than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Maple Valley
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Maple Valley, WA
Compared to Yelm, Maple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher