Federal Way, Washington vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 28.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,365 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tucson
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Federal Way, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower