Federal Way, Washington vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 21.7% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,376 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Federal Way, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower