What is a pro or con of living in Arroyo Grande, Californiacompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Arroyo Grande.

What salary do I need to live in Arroyo Grande, California copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $68,409 in Arroyo Grande, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OLYMPIA vs. ARROYO GRANDE
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 36.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,409 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA

Compared to Olympia, Arroyo Grande is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

120.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.9% higher

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

25.0% higher

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Olympia, WA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA

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