Katy, Texas vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 26.6% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,629 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Katy, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher