Yelm, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 6.1% more expensive than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $12,226 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Yelm, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher