Alexandria, Virginia vs. Kearny, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearny, New Jersey is 10.3% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,833 in Kearny, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearny, New Jersey is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Kearny
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Kearny, NJ
Compared to Alexandria, Kearny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower