What is a pro or con of living in Benicia, Californiacompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Benicia.

What salary do I need to live in Benicia, California copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $70,733 in Benicia, California (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.

OLYMPIA vs. BENICIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 41.5% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,733 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Benicia
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Benicia, CA

Compared to Olympia, Benicia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

102.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

42.5% higher

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

28.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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