Kent, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 2.3% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,870 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Kent, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower