Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Capitol Heights, Maryland


The cost of living in Capitol Heights, Maryland is 20.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,711 in Capitol Heights, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Capitol Heights, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Capitol Heights
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Capitol Heights, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Capitol Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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