Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 25.2% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,076 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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