Olympia, Washington vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 11.9% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,869 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Spokane
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Olympia, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower