What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $140,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $108,068 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 22.8% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,068 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Alexandria, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

26.2% lower

Health

18.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Colorado Springs, CO

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