Alexandria, Virginia vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 31.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,735 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Alexandria, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.8% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher