Tacoma, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 5.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,415 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Olympia
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower