What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 37% cheaper in Federal Way.

What salary do I need to live in Federal Way, Washington copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $42,953 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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 14.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $42,953 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.4% lower

Commute

26.7% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Federal Way, WA

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