Tacoma, Washington vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 13.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,233 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Federal_Way, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Federal_Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher