Garden Grove, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 27.3% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $36,331 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Olympia
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Garden Grove, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower