Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 47.5% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $118,020 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  98.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher