Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA vs Yelm, WA

Port Hadlock-Irondale is moderately more affordable than Yelm, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Port Hadlock-Irondale scores 104 compared to 115 for Yelm, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yelm can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Hadlock-Irondale is $1,263/month compared to $1,363/month in Yelm — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Hadlock-Irondale is more affordable at $342,800 median vs $439,100.

Median household income in Port Hadlock-Irondale is $73,558 compared to $88,279 in Yelm (-16.7%). While Yelm is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Hadlock-Irondale spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Yelm.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 50.5°F). Yelm receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 19.9" in Port Hadlock-Irondale.