Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 23.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,456 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Santa Fe, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher