Kelso, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 36.0% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,003 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Kelso, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher