St. Louis, Missouri vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 35.3% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $121,778 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Olympia
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to St. Louis, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher