Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 6.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $159,857 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Olympia
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Philadelphia, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower