Sunnyvale, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 60.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $19,947 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Olympia
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower