Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 46.1% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,042 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Olympia
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Shreveport, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher