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Yakima, WA is a city located in the state of Washington with an estimated population of 91,067 people. The cost of living in the area is slightly lower than the US average, with a 2 bedroom rent costing $1,180 compared to $1,430 in the US and Grocery Cost Index at 99 versus 100 in the US. Some local companies that operate in Yakima include Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, JL Property Management LLC, Godfather's Pizza Express and AMSAT Corporation. With its low cost of living and diverse range of businesses operating in this city, Yakima provides great opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Yakima has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Yakima has seen the job market increase by 3.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 40.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Yakima
- The Sales Tax Rate for Yakima is 8.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Yakima is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Yakima
- The average income of a Yakima resident is $20,736 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Yakima resident is $50,673 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyYakima, WashingtonUnited States
  6.16
  -3.7%-6.2%
  40.1%33.5%
  8.2%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $24,820$37,638
  $50,673$69,021
  $59,600$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  10.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.6%6.8%
  8.7%10.0%
  4.9%2.5%
  12.0%11.0%
  7.7%4.8%
  0.2%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  1.7%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  3.4%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.1%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  16.3%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  6.5%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  3.6%4.7%
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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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