Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 55.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $124,167 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Columbus, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher

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