Fort Lewis, Washington vs. Fort Rucker, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Rucker, Alabama is 13.1% cheaper than Fort Lewis, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,434 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lewis, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Rucker, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Lewis, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fort Rucker
than in Fort Lewis, Washington
Fort Lewis, WA vs. Fort Rucker, AL
Compared to Fort Lewis, Fort Rucker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.7% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower