Walla Walla, WA vs Yakima, WA

Yakima is moderately more affordable than Walla Walla, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Walla Walla scores 99 compared to 89 for Yakima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walla Walla can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Walla Walla is $1,176/month compared to $1,075/month in Yakima — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yakima is more affordable at $273,400 median vs $356,600.

Median household income in Walla Walla is $65,493 compared to $59,228 in Yakima (+10.6%). The higher salaries in Walla Walla partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Walla Walla spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Yakima.

Climate-wise, Walla Walla is notably warmer with an average of 54.3°F compared to 50.8°F in Yakima. Walla Walla receives more rainfall at 18.7" per year compared to 8" in Yakima.