Federal Way, WA Cost of Living


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Federal Way cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Federal Way, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Federal Way, WA

Housing costs in Federal Way?
A typical home costs $542,500, which is 60.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.5% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Federal Way costs $1,910 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Federal Way?
To live comfortably in Federal Way, Washington, a minimum annual income of $104,040 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Federal Way?
Federal Way delivers up one of Washington's more appealing options for affordable living situated somewhere inside its King County boasting plenty of features without too heavily burdening pocketbooks. Median property values arrive close to $367K and renting often lands near by approximately two thirds that amount depending upon desired amenities - considerably cheaper compared to some other cities like Bellevue or Redmond which are placed deeper down south. Grocery stores equally hover just below United States levels due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax amounts out unchanged at 10%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFederal WayWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  101.5101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  176.7172.8100.0
  $542,500$534,700$338,100
  70.5%74.0%100.0%
  148.7113.6100.0
  150.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

A suburb of The Emerald City (Seattle, WA), Federal Way has become yet another go-to place for affluent travelers and transplants from states all over the nation. The  More

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I want to move my family to austin i havent bin there but we want some ware housing is affortable i have four boys age 6,3,2 and a baby of 2 months and ware theres jobs  More

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I have lived in Brooklyn NY, West Palm Beach & Port St Lucie, FL and now Federal Way, WA. While the cost of living here is higher than Florida, it is definitely lower  More

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