Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 47.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,772 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Alexandria, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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