Beaver Dam, Wisconsin vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 37.3% more expensive than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $68,650 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Olympia
than in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WI vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Beaver Dam, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher