Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Whittier, California


The cost of living in Whittier, California is 11.7% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $136,386 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Whittier
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Whittier, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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