Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 32.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,057 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Olympia
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Milwaukee, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher