What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 156% more expensive in Alexandria.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Portsmouth, Virginia should increase to $100,768 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.

PORTSMOUTH vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 55.0% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,768 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, VA vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Portsmouth, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

253.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

30.1% higher

Health

1.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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