Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 36.1% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $31,929 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Alameda, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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