Alexandria, Virginia vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chevy Chase, Maryland is 55.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $155,524 in Chevy Chase, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chevy Chase, Maryland is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Chevy Chase
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Chevy Chase, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Chevy Chase is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower