Federal Way, Washington vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 34.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $16,499 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in College Station
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Federal Way, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower