Federal Way, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 16.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,723 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Olympia
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal_Way, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Federal_Way, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower