Olympia, Washington vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 44.4% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,823 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Arlington
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Olympia, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher