What is a pro or con of living in Federal Way, Washingtoncompared to Spokane, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Federal Way.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $68,002 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.

SPOKANE vs. FEDERAL WAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 36.0% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,002 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. Federal Way, WA

Compared to Spokane, Federal Way is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

63.2% higher

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.4% higher

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