Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.3% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $109,023 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in San Jose
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Federal Way, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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