Los Angeles, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 23.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $38,053 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Los Angeles, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher