Chicago, Illinois vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 24.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,458 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Chicago, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher