Moscow, Idaho vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 35.0% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $54,018 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Moscow, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  129.1% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher