Memphis, Tennessee vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 81.0% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $108,619 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Memphis, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  532.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher