Alexandria, Virginia vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 27.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,109 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower