Olympia, Washington vs. Desert Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Palms, California is 25.6% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,824 in Desert Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Palms, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Desert Palms
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Desert Palms, CA
Compared to Olympia, Desert Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher