What is a pro or con of living in Olympia, Washingtoncompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Olympia.

What salary do I need to live in Olympia, Washington copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $56,118 in Olympia, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 12.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,118 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Olympia
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Olympia, WA

Compared to Charlotte, Olympia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.3% lower

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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