Sacramento, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 10.3% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $55,140 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Sacramento, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher