Federal Way, Washington vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 38.3% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,221 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Federal Way, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower