Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Needles, California


The cost of living in Needles, California is 21.6% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $15,675 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Needles
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Needles, CA
Compared to Olympia, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.2% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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