Fremont, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 39.5% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $30,244 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Fremont, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher