Alexandria, Virginia vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 13.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,304 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Alexandria, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower