Ottawa, Kansas vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 42.9% more expensive than Ottawa, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $31,441 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Ottawa, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Olympia
than in Ottawa, Kansas
Ottawa, KS vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Ottawa, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher