Olympia, Washington vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 10.5% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $125,237 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Olympia, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher