Alexandria, Virginia vs. Garden City, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden City, New York is 36.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $546,258 in Garden City, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, New York is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Garden City
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Garden City, NY
Compared to Alexandria, Garden City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher