Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 33.2% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $50,107 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Alameda, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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