Dayton, Ohio vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 97.3% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $98,664 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Dayton, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.3% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  970.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher