Federal Way, Washington vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 42.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,512 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Silver City
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Federal Way, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  54.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower