Alexandria, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 73.9% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $304,348 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Alexandria, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher