Sarasota, Florida vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 30.3% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,160 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Sarasota, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher