Florence, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 74.7% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,984 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, SC vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Florence, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher