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

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Alexandria.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia should increase to $61,752 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.

SHEPHERDSTOWN vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Shepherdstown, West Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 23.5% more expensive than Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,752 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherdstown, WV vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Shepherdstown, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% higher

Commute

15.2% higher

Health

18.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shepherdstown, WV vs. Alexandria, VA

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