Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 9.9% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $65,951 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher