Albany, New York vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 45.4% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,602 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Albany, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower