Colonie, New York vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 34.5% more expensive than Colonie, New York.

You would need a salary of $103,577 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Colonie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Colonie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Colonie, New York
Colonie, NY vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Colonie, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower