Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 12.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,564 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Boston, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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