What is a pro or con of living in Olympia, Washingtoncompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 96% more expensive in Olympia.

What salary do I need to live in Olympia, Washington copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $97,815 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.

GRAND FORKS vs. OLYMPIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 30.4% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $97,815 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Olympia
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Olympia, WA

Compared to Grand Forks, Olympia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.7% lower

Commute

34.0% higher

Health

19.6% lower

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Personal

3.6% higher

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Olympia, Washington

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