Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Maryland City, Maryland


The cost of living in Maryland City, Maryland is 21.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,865 in Maryland City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland City, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Maryland City
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Maryland City, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Maryland City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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