Lansing, Michigan vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 42.4% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,962 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Olympia
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Lansing, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher