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

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in Federal Way.

What salary do I need to live in Federal Way, Washington copmared to Richmond, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Richmond, California could decrease to $42,626 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.

RICHMOND vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 14.7% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $42,626 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Richmond, California

Richmond, CA vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Richmond, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

27.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, CA vs. Federal Way, WA

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