Alexandria, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $113,621 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Seattle
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Alexandria, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher