Olympia, Washington
In Olympia, Washington, a gallon of regular gas costs $5.36 as of 2026-04-01 — $1.29 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,993, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Olympia's cost-of-living index of 118 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.36
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,993
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$20.44
Combo meal
Electricity
13.81¢
per kWh · ~$124/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$93,985
33.2% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.35 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.54 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.47 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.16 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.66 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.89 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.64 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.17 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.81 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.14 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.38 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.44 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.48 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$7.05 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.21 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $5.35 | +22.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.83 | $8.54 | +25.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.03 | $7.47 | +23.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.67 | $2.16 | +29.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.59 | $5.66 | +23.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $9.11 | $12.89 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.07 | $5.64 | +38.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.33 | $5.17 | +19.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.87 | $5.81 | +19.3% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.31 | $3.14 | +35.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.87 | $2.38 | +27.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.78 | $8.44 | +46.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.46 | $5.48 | +22.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.35 | $7.05 | +31.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.51 | $9.21 | +41.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$20.44
Casual Dining
$35.49
Monthly Spend
$596.91
+3.12% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $12.67
$20.44
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $14.31
$22.08
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $15.33
$22.89
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $6.62
$9.20
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Average 1BR: $1,634/mo · 2BR: $2,352/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
129k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,385
$72k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$94k
household median
Employment by Sector — Olympia
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$59k/yr
~$64k/yr
~$84k/yr
~$29k/yr
~$83k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 53067
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,767/wk · $92k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$565/wk · $29k/yr
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