San Mateo, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 44.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,993 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Alexandria
than in San Mateo, California
San_Mateo, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to San_Mateo, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower