Seattle, Washington vs. Fairchild AFB, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairchild AFB, Washington is 36.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,645 in Fairchild AFB, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairchild AFB, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fairchild AFB
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fairchild Afb, WA
Compared to Seattle, Fairchild Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower