Olympia, Washington vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 20.7% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,267 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Detroit
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Olympia, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  95.7% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower