What is a pro or con of living in Olympia, Washingtoncompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 254% more expensive in Olympia.

What salary do I need to live in Olympia, Washington copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $110,000 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $163,249 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. OLYMPIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 48.4% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,249 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Olympia
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Olympia, WA

Compared to Springfield, Olympia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

201.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.0% lower

Commute

30.1% higher

Health

22.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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