Waco, Texas vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 70.0% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,487 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Waco, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  105.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher