Long Beach, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 29.7% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $119,566 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Olympia
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Long Beach, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower