Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 67.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $167,223 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher