Pelham, Alabama vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 37.5% more expensive than Pelham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $110,031 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pelham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Pelham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Pelham, Alabama
Pelham, AL vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Pelham, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher