Alexandria, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 25.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,235 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower