Federal Way, Washington vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 42.4% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,822 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Federal Way, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower