Fresno, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 35.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $135,818 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Fresno, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher