Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 42.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,892 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Olympia
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher