What is a pro or con of living in Olympia, Washingtoncompared to Ocean Shores, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Olympia.

What salary do I need to live in Olympia, Washington copmared to Ocean Shores, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Ocean Shores, Washington should increase to $88,716 in Olympia, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OCEAN SHORES vs. OLYMPIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 18.3% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,716 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Olympia
than in Ocean Shores, Washington

Ocean Shores, WA vs. Olympia, WA

Compared to Ocean Shores, Olympia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

3.8% higher

Health

19.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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