Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 20.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,751 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Fort Collins, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher