Walnut Creek, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 43.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $42,429 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Olympia
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower