Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 23.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,271 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Salem
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal_Way, WA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Federal_Way, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower

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