What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

Transportation is 27% more expensive in Federal Way.

What salary do I need to live in Federal Way, Washington copmared to Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington should increase to $50,719 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.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 1.4% more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,719 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
27% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Mountlake Terrace, WA vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

27.5% higher

Health

1.7% higher

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Personal

17.0% higher

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Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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