Olympia, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 18.0% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,676 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Olympia, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher