The Olympia areas cost of living is about 10% higher than the national average, according to new data compiled by the Thurston County Regional Planning Council for the first quarter of 2020.

Is Olympia Washington expensive?

Olympias housing expenses are 1% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 7% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 30% higher than the national average. Olympia has grocery prices that are 8% higher than the national average.