Cupertino, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 60.2% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $45,811 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Cupertino, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% lower
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher