Boston, Massachusetts vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 8.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $100,606 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Boston, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  14.7% lower
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