What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest Park, Washingtoncompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Lake Forest Park.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest Park, Washington copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $59,800 in Lake Forest Park, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. LAKE FOREST PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 19.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,800 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

Compared to Alexandria, Lake Forest Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.2% lower

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

13.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

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