Olympia, Washington vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 8.2% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,111 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in College Park
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Olympia, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher