Sun City, Arizona vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 37.3% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,628 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Sun City, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher