Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 56.6% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $78,292 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Knoxville, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher