Phoenix, Arizona vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 23.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $33,309 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Phoenix, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher