Olympia, Washington vs. Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountlake Terrace, Washington is 18.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,071 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountlake Terrace, Washington is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Mountlake Terrace
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Mountlake Terrace, WA
Compared to Olympia, Mountlake Terrace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher