Cost of Living Calculator - Royal Oak, Michigan vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 10.1% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $275,344 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Olympia
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Royal Oak, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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