Alexandria, Virginia vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 20.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,615 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Alexandria, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher