Alexandria, Virginia vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 18.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,095 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Alexandria, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher