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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Federal Way, Washington

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 1.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,591 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Des Moines, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
3% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Des Moines, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
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  1.6% higher
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  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
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  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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