Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 4.8% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $47,588 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Federal Way
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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