Federal Way, Washington vs. Mounds View, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mounds View, Minnesota is 23.8% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,106 in Mounds View, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mounds View, Minnesota is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mounds View
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Mounds View, MN
Compared to Federal Way, Mounds View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower