Federal Way, Washington vs. Stanwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanwood, Washington is 3.3% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,359 in Stanwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanwood, Washington is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Stanwood
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Stanwood, WA
Compared to Federal Way, Stanwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower