Tucson, Arizona vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 16.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,357 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Olympia
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Tucson, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower