Pasco, WA vs Yakima, WA

Yakima is moderately more affordable than Pasco, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Pasco scores 99 compared to 89 for Yakima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pasco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pasco is $1,201/month compared to $1,075/month in Yakima — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yakima is more affordable at $273,400 median vs $344,700.

Median household income in Pasco is $81,130 compared to $59,228 in Yakima (+37%). While Pasco is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pasco spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Yakima.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.3°F vs 50.8°F). Yakima receives more rainfall at 8" per year compared to 7.6" in Pasco.