Federal Way, Washington vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 57.2% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,598 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Federal Way, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% higher
      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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher