Boise City, Idaho vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 15.1% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $115 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Boise City, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher