Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 48.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,252 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Ames, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  121.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher

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