Olympia, Washington vs. Arkansas City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Arkansas is 42.4% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,820 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Arkansas is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Arkansas City, AR
Compared to Olympia, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower