Alexandria, Virginia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 20.2% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,506 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in New York
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Alexandria, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.7% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher