Waconia, Minnesota vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 1.2% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $50,588 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Olympia
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Waconia, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower