Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 16.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,984 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Tempe
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Federal Way, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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