Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 321.5% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $316,271 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
688% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Olympia, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  321.5% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  902.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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