Greenbelt, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 30.6% more expensive than Greenbelt, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Greenbelt, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Greenbelt, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower