Ashland, Oregon vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 7.4% cheaper than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,278 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Ashland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Olympia
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Ashland, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher