Question 1

Is Seattle, WA or Yakima, WA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Yakima, WA is cheaper. The median home price in Seattle, WA is approximately $850,000 and in Yakima, WA it is approximately $234,600 — a difference of $615,400.

Question 2

Is Seattle, WA or Yakima, WA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA is more walkable. Seattle, WA has a Walk Score of 77/100 and Yakima, WA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Seattle, WA or Yakima, WA?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA has higher-rated schools. Seattle, WA has a school rating of 8.3/10 and Yakima, WA has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Seattle, WA or Yakima, WA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Seattle, WA	Yakima, WA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$850K	$235K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$3K	$935 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$70K ✓ Higher income	$56K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	77/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	35/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	54/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	16 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.3/10 ✓ Better schools	7/10
Best for	FamiliesCommutersRemote workers	budget‑conscious home buyersremote workerssmall families

Seattle, WA vs Yakima, WA

Bottom line