What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Manchester, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Federal Way.

What salary do I need to live in Federal Way, Washington copmared to Manchester, New Hampshire?

A salary of $200,000 in Manchester, New Hampshire should increase to $254,701 in Federal Way, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANCHESTER vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 27.4% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $254,701 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, NH vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Manchester, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.5% lower

Commute

69.9% higher

Health

6.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Manchester, NH vs. Federal Way, WA

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