Manchester, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 12.8% cheaper than Manchester, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,609 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Manchester, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Olympia
than in Manchester, Washington
Manchester, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Manchester, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower