Alexandria, Virginia vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 36.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,540 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in College Station
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. College_Station, TX
Compared to Alexandria, College_Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower