Federal Way, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,796 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Federal Way, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower