Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 60.6% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $128,479 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Las Cruces, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% higher
      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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  101.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher