Alexandria, Virginia vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 37.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,304 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Alexandria, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower