Cost of Living Calculator - Vancouver, Washington vs Federal Way, Washington


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

You would need a salary of $56,822 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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