Olympia, Washington vs. Redmond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redmond, Washington is 72.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,460 in Redmond, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redmond, Washington is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Redmond
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Redmond, WA
Compared to Olympia, Redmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher