Vail, Arizona vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 4.6% more expensive than Vail, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,290 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Vail, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Olympia
than in Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Vail, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower