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


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 19.1% cheaper than Hawthorne, California.

You would need a salary of $40,440 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hawthorne, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Hawthorne, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Hawthorne, California
Hawthorne, CA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Hawthorne, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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