Burien, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 2.5% cheaper than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,764 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Burien, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Burien, Washington
Burien, WA vs. Federal_Way, WA
Compared to Burien, Federal_Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher