Plano, Texas vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 22.9% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,457 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Plano, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.5% higher