Alexandria, Virginia vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 5.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $136,671 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower