Seaside, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 7.1% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $69,699 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Seaside, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher