Federal Way, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 31.4% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,709 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower