What is a pro or con of living in Winchester, Virginiacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Winchester.

What salary do I need to live in Winchester, Virginia copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $140,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $98,788 in Winchester, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. WINCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Winchester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winchester, Virginia is 29.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,788 in Winchester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winchester, Virginia is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Winchester
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Winchester, VA

Compared to Alexandria, Winchester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

35.5% lower

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Winchester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Winchester, VA

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