Five Corners, WA vs Olympia, WA

Olympia is moderately more affordable than Five Corners, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Five Corners scores 132 compared to 121 for Olympia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Five Corners can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Five Corners is $1,948/month compared to $1,509/month in Olympia — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Olympia has cheaper rent, Five Corners actually has lower median home values ($432,800 vs $457,900).

Median household income in Five Corners is $102,423 compared to $76,930 in Olympia (+33.1%). While Five Corners is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Five Corners spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Olympia.

Climate-wise, Five Corners is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 50.5°F in Olympia. Olympia receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 37.5" in Five Corners.