Lakewood, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 12.4% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,304 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Lakewood, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher