Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 37.3% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,096 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Spokane Valley, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher