Cost of Living Calculator - Yelm, Washington vs Rainier, Oregon


The cost of living in Rainier, Oregon is 3.6% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,201 in Rainier, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rainier, Oregon is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Rainier
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs Rainier, OR
Compared to Yelm, Rainier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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