Fairfax, Virginia vs. Tukwila, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 12.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $131,984 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Tukwila
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Tukwila, WA
Compared to Fairfax, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher