What is a pro or con of living in Olympia, Washingtoncompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Olympia.

What salary do I need to live in Olympia, Washington copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $69,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $84,016 in Olympia, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSBURGH vs. OLYMPIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 21.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,016 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Olympia
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Olympia, WA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Olympia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.3% lower

Commute

13.6% lower

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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