What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Fort Worth, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Fort Worth, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Worth, Texas should increase to $70,010 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT WORTH vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Worth, Texas vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 40.0% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,010 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, TX vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Fort Worth, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

174.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

2.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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