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SEATTLE vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is
20.1%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$39,958
in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Seattle, Federal Way is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
50.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.5% higher
Commute
8.1% higher
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.2% lower
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