Olympia, Washington vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 87.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,834 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Alameda
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Olympia, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher