1 opening at $1,360/week in Lacey, WA — Medical Assistant. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 5 furnished places to stay.
1 opening at $1,360/week right now.
5 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 4% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.7 | 4% higher |
| Housing | 116.7 | 17% higher |
| Utilities | 91.7 | 8% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 105.0 | 5% higher |
| Services | 99.5 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,630 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,850 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,150 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,950 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,130 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lacey is $149–$176 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,366 based on 5 reports.