Alexandria, Virginia vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 27.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,966 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Grand Prairie
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Alexandria, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower