Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 51.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $113,403 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
657% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Detroit, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  565.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher

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