Alexandria, Virginia vs. Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Marlboro, Maryland is 18.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,834 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upper Marlboro, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Upper Marlboro
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Upper Marlboro, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Upper Marlboro 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher