Cost of Living Calculator - Yelm, Washington vs Preston, Idaho


The cost of living in Preston, Idaho is 15.3% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,770 in Preston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Idaho is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Preston
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs Preston, ID
Compared to Yelm, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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