Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, Massachusetts vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 6.5% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,165 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Acton, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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