Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 32.9% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,449 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Olympia
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Appleton, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower