Olympia, Washington vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 12.3% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,300 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Waterbury
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Waterbury, CT
Compared to Olympia, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.9% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher