One of the best values in the Pacific Northwest.
Below is table comparing Yakima County's living costs relative to various Northwest and West Coast cities.
ACCRA Cost of Living Index -Selected Cities- Annual Report 2014
| Weight | Cost | Yakima WA | Seattle WA | Portland OR | Boise ID | Spokane WA | Tri-Cities WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | Composite Index | 95.6 | 126.9 | 125.1 | 94.7 | 95.6 | 95.2 |
| 13.96% | Grocery Items | 99.6 | 111.7 | 114.4 | 93.6 | 91.9 | 95.4 |
| 27.80% | Housing | 91.3 | 165.6 | 160.9 | 86.5 | 87.9 | 101.1 |
| 10.23% | Utilities | 82.5 | 98.3 | 90.8 | 88.6 | 78.9 | 89 |
| 12.12% | Transportation | 107.3 | 118.1 | 111.7 | 106.1 | 103.3 | 97.1 |
| 4.41% | Health Care | 111.2 | 116.6 | 114.3 | 103.9 | 111.8 | 106.9 |
| 31.48% | Miscellaneous Goods & Service | 95.2 | 113.5 | 116.2 | 98.8 | 104.3 | 89.6 |
| Average Rent | $701 | $1,821 | $2,196 | $730 | $740 | $750 | |
| Average Home Price | $299,875 | $472,833 | $404,703 | $266,916 | $274,248 | $327,550 |
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