Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Alexandria, Minnesota


The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 28.4% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,686 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Alexandria, MN
Compared to Olympia, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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