Bingen, WA vs North Yelm, WA

North Yelm is moderately more affordable than Bingen, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Bingen scores 114 compared to 106 for North Yelm, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bingen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bingen is $1,631/month compared to $1,379/month in North Yelm — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Yelm is more affordable at $330,200 median vs $333,600.

Median household income in Bingen is $82,000 compared to $77,691 in North Yelm (+5.5%). The higher salaries in Bingen partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bingen spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in North Yelm.

Climate-wise, Bingen is notably warmer with an average of 54.4°F compared to 50.5°F in North Yelm. North Yelm receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 13.7" in Bingen.