Lynden, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 13.0% more expensive than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,487 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Lynden, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Lynden, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher