What is a pro or con of living in Gig Harbor, Washingtoncompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Gig Harbor.

What salary do I need to live in Gig Harbor, Washington copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $63,360 in Gig Harbor, Washington (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. GIG HARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 26.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,360 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Gig Harbor, WA

Compared to Olympia, Gig Harbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

22.1% higher

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Olympia, WA vs. Gig Harbor, WA

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