Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 22.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,538 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Olympia
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Lancaster, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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