Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 26.4% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $189,661 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Olympia
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Olympia, WA
Compared to College Station, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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