San Diego, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 12.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $279,888 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Alexandria
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to San Diego, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher