What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Westminster, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Westminster, Maryland?

A salary of $110,000 in Westminster, Maryland should increase to $139,665 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.

WESTMINSTER vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Westminster, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 27.0% more expensive than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $139,665 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Westminster, Maryland

Westminster, MD vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Westminster, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

20.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Westminster, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westminster, MD vs. Alexandria, VA

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