Cities Similar to Olympia, WA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Olympia, WA
1. Tigard, OR
55,590 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$597K
Rent estimate
$1,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Lacey, WA
58,326 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$514K
Rent estimate
$1,820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Puyallup, WA
42,179 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$593K
Rent estimate
$1,715/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Richland, WA
63,757 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$492K
Rent estimate
$1,450/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Corvallis, OR
61,087 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$535K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Oregon City, OR
37,351 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$586K
Rent estimate
$1,690/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Bremerton, WA
45,450 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$465K
Rent estimate
$1,440/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Marysville, WA
72,916 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$606K
Rent estimate
$1,925/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. McMinnville, OR
34,450 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$481K
Rent estimate
$1,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Auburn, WA
83,870 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$479K
Rent estimate
$1,850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Olympia
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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