Boca Raton, Florida vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 16.1% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $150,985 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Boca Raton, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher