Federal Way, Washington vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 48.9% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,459 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Federal Way, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher