Cheshire, Connecticut vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 17.4% more expensive than Cheshire, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,444 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Cheshire, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire, CT vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Cheshire, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower