What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Nashville, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Nashville, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Nashville, Tennessee should increase to $68,041 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NASHVILLE vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Nashville, Tennessee vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 36.1% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $68,041 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Nashville, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

27.9% higher

Health

2.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Nashville, Tennessee vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Nashville, TN vs. Alexandria, VA

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