Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 77.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $132,860 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  445.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher

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