Alexandria, Virginia vs. Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pottsville, Pennsylvania is 50.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $25,018 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Pottsville
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Pottsville, PA
Compared to Alexandria, Pottsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower