Federal Way, Washington vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 38.9% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,574 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Federal Way, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% higher
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower