What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $118,097 in Los Angeles, California (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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 57.5% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,097 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Olympia, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

116.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.9% higher

Commute

81.4% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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