Yakima, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 20.5% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,249 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Olympia
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Yakima, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher