Federal Way, Washington vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 10.7% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,664 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Folsom
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower