Vacaville, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 5.1% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $220,697 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Vacaville, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher