Olympia, Washington vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 7.7% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,157 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fresno
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Olympia, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.1% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower