Houston, Texas vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 40.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $224,670 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Houston, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher