Skokie, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 22.9% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,427 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Skokie, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher