Columbia, Missouri vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 24.6% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $65,420 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Olympia
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Columbia, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher