San Francisco, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 45.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $145,641 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Federal Way
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to San Francisco, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower