What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $46,580 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.

WASHINGTON vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 6.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $46,580 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Washington, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

4.8% lower

Health

6.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Alexandria, VA

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