Salem, Massachusetts vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 10.5% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,882 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Olympia
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Salem, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower