Forest Heights, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 20.6% more expensive than Forest Heights, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,318 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Heights, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Forest Heights, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Forest Heights, Maryland
Forest Heights, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Forest Heights, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower