What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Federal Way.

What salary do I need to live in Federal Way, Washington copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $89,879 in Federal Way, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OLYMPIA vs. FEDERAL_WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 19.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,879 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Federal_Way, WA

Compared to Olympia, Federal_Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

63.2% higher

Health

1.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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