Federal Way, Washington vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 6.5% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,244 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Springfield
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to Federal Way, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower