Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 37.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $46,781 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Federal Way
than in San Jose, California
San_Jose, CA vs Federal_Way, WA
Compared to San_Jose, Federal_Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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