Travel Nursing in Yakima, WA

Travel nursing in Yakima, WA — what it costs to live there and 5 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Yakima

5 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Yakima

Prices in Washington run 7% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall107.07% higher
Housing126.026% higher
Utilities92.97% lower
Groceries and goods104.44% higher
Services103.94% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Yakima

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,010HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,030HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,340HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,880HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,229Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Pay in WA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,366 based on 5 reports.

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Common questions

Do I need a Washington nursing license?
Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Yakima expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Washington runs housing 26% above and utilities 7% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Yakima?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Yakima is $1,030 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 5 furnished places here.