Olympia, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 43.3% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,470 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in San Diego
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Olympia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher