What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $53,671 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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ALEXANDRIA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,671 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Washington
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Alexandria, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% higher

Commute

5.0% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% lower

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