Alexandria, Virginia vs. Ridgefield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield, Connecticut is 15.7% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $219,793 in Ridgefield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Connecticut is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Ridgefield
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Ridgefield, CT
Compared to Alexandria, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% higher
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher