What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Transportation is 81% more expensive in Federal Way.

What salary do I need to live in Federal Way, Washington copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $18,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $19,593 in Federal Way, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 8.8% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,593 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
81% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Bellingham, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

81.3% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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