Alexandria, Virginia vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 35.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,930 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Barstow
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower