Olympia, Washington vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 14.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,190 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Sandy
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Olympia, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower