Madison, South Dakota vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 40.2% more expensive than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,113 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Olympia
than in Madison, South Dakota
Madison, SD vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Madison, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher