Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 52.2% more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $176,881 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Carlisle, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher