Federal Way, Washington vs. Centralia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 30.1% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,974 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Centralia
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Centralia, WA
Compared to Federal Way, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower