Federal Way, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 19.6% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $119,612 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in San Diego
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Federal Way, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower