Huntsville, Alabama vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 23.4% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $39,480 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Olympia
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Huntsville, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower