Kennewick, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 13.8% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,986 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Olympia
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Kennewick, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher