Seattle, Washington vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 16.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,528 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Seattle, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower