Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 4.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,738 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Olympia
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Fort Collins, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower