Spanaway, Washington vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 16.2% more expensive than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,615 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Spanaway, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Spanaway, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower