Olympia, Washington vs. Oskaloosa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oskaloosa, Iowa is 33.3% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,667 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oskaloosa, Iowa is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Oskaloosa
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Oskaloosa, IA
Compared to Olympia, Oskaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower