St. Louis, Missouri vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 62.2% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $162,152 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Federal Way
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to St. Louis, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher