Abilene, Texas vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 41.1% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,777 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Olympia
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Abilene, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% higher
      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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher