Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 18.9% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,379 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Federal Way, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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