Federal Way, Washington vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 56.6% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $172,261 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Alameda
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower