Bothell, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 19.6% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,198 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Bothell, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% lower
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower