Montgomery, Alabama vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 44.8% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $72,380 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Olympia
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Montgomery, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher