Federal Way, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 9.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,488 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Federal Way, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower