What is a pro or con of living in Olympia, Washingtoncompared to Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 138% more expensive in Olympia.

What salary do I need to live in Olympia, Washington copmared to Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $64,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $90,196 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. OLYMPIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 40.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $90,196 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Olympia
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Olympia, WA

Compared to Lafayette, Olympia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.5% lower

Commute

26.9% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Olympia, WA

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