Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 18.4% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $195,381 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Olympia
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Bismarck, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher