Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 4.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,790 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Federal Way
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Alexandria, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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