Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 11.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $132,550 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Meridian
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Federal Way, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower

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