Springfield, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 17.5% more expensive than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,130 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Seattle
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Springfield, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher