Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 33.4% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,683 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Bloomington, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher