Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 41.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,644 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Olympia
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher