Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 22.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,560 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower