Longview, WA vs Yakima, WA

Yakima is moderately more affordable than Longview, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Longview scores 96 compared to 89 for Yakima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Longview is $1,119/month compared to $1,075/month in Yakima — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yakima is more affordable at $273,400 median vs $339,000.

Median household income in Longview is $60,844 compared to $59,228 in Yakima (+2.7%). Longview does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Longview spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Yakima.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 50.8°F). Longview receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 8" in Yakima.