Federal Way, Washington vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 18.4% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,790 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Federal Way, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower