Palmer Lake, Colorado vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 18.8% more expensive than Palmer Lake, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $89,083 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer Lake, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Palmer Lake, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Palmer Lake, Colorado
Palmer_Lake, CO vs. Federal_Way, WA
Compared to Palmer_Lake, Federal_Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher