Ruston, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 21.2% cheaper than Ruston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,401 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Ruston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Olympia
than in Ruston, Washington
Ruston, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Ruston, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower