Federal Way, Washington vs. Soap Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Soap Lake, Washington is 38.9% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,537 in Soap Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Soap Lake, Washington is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Soap Lake
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Soap Lake, WA
Compared to Federal Way, Soap Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower