Federal Way, Washington vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 13.1% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,157 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Boise City
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Federal Way, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower