Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 62.2% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $212,477 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Chattanooga, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher