Olympia, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 9.0% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,513 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Olympia, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower