Olympia, Washington vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 37.6% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,811 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Garden_Grove, CA
Compared to Olympia, Garden_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher