El Paso, Texas vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 36.5% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $132,370 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Olympia
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to El Paso, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher