Watertown, New York vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 83.6% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,729 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Watertown, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.6% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  94.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher