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BOSTON vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$365,836
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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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.7% lower
Commute
2.3% lower
Health
13.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.7% lower
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