Fort Rucker, Alabama vs. Fort Lewis, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lewis, Washington is 15.1% more expensive than Fort Rucker, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,558 in Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lewis, Washington is more expensive than Fort Rucker, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Fort Lewis
than in Fort Rucker, Alabama
Fort Rucker, AL vs. Fort Lewis, WA
Compared to Fort Rucker, Fort Lewis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher