Alexandria, Virginia vs. Canton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Canton, Massachusetts is 5.9% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,437 in Canton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Canton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Canton
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Canton, MA
Compared to Alexandria, Canton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher