What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Orange, California?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Federal Way.

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

A salary of $1,000,000 in Orange, California could decrease to $817,683 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.

ORANGE vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Orange, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 18.2% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $817,683 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Orange, California

Orange, CA vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Orange, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

26.9% lower

Commute

32.8% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Orange, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Orange, CA vs. Federal Way, WA

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