Alexandria, Virginia vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 33.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,500 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Dover
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Alexandria, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower