Troy, Michigan vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 26.1% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,028 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Troy, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher