Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 17.4% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $61,983 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Olympia
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Fairfield, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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