Federal Way, Washington vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 42.2% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,565 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Memphis
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Federal Way, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% lower