Olympia, Washington 

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Cost of Living in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA has an overall high cost of living primarily due to its high real estate values when compared other places in Washington as well as the nation as a whole although utility costs tend to be quite consistent across the state making this area both attractive yet expensive at once.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Olympia is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Olympia, Washington is more expensive.

Olympia cost of living is 111.9

COST OF LIVINGOlympiaWashingtonUSA
  111.9121.9100
  101.4101.1100
  87.188.8100
  155.4172.8100
  $472,500$534,700$338,100
  74.474100
  91.1113.6100
  143113.3100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews
    We L O V E Olympia - especially the local bicycle - 3/2/2022
    We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of... Read More
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    Little Seattle - 9/25/2021
    The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is... Read More
    Renee | Olympia, WA | Reply | 1 Reply
       
    We love Olympia and retired here - 5/13/2021
    Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and... Read More
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    98501 98502 98506
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