Federal Way, Washington vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 22.7% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,330 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Tampa
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Federal Way, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower