Yakima, WA Cost of Living


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Yakima cost of living score
92.1
Less expensive
7.9% lower
than the US average
24.4% lower
than the Washington average
Yakima, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average and 24.4% lower than the average for Washington.

Yakima, WA

Housing costs in Yakima?
A typical home costs $316,400, which is 6.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.8% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Yakima costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Yakima?
To live comfortably in Yakima, Washington, a minimum annual income of $60,480 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Yakima?
Yakima provides you with an interesting option for budget-friendly living placed somewhere within Washington's Yakima County boasting plenty of features without too heavily impacting pocketbooks. Median housing values come in around $212K and renting usually lands near by between $950 - 1,100 as standard - significantly cheaper compared to ocean side places like Toppenish or Grandview located far deeper down south. Grocery stores equally hover just below US averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equates out constant at 9%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYakimaWashingtonUnited States
  92.1121.9100.0
  98.9101.1100
  86.988.8100.0
  99.5172.8100.0
  $316,400$534,700$338,100
  82.6%74.0%100.0%
  84.6113.6100.0
  101.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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