What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $61,315 in Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey is 18.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,315 in Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Franklin township (Somerset County)
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ

Compared to Alexandria, Franklin Township (Somerset County) is:

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18.2% lower

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.3% lower

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Utilities

18.2% higher

Commute

12.8% higher

Health

4.1% lower

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Personal

8.0% higher

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