Columbia, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 18.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,088 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Columbia, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower