Federal Way, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 3.5% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,773 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Austin
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Federal Way, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower