West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 25.6% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $376,813 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Alexandria
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to West Hartford, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower