Alexandria, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 26.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,902 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower