Cedar Lake, Indiana vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 47.4% more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $110,530 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Cedar Lake, Indiana
Cedar Lake, IN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Cedar Lake, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher