Aiken, South Carolina vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 29.7% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,832 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Olympia
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Aiken, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher