Monterey, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 36.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $29,431 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Olympia
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Monterey, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  39.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower