Alexandria, Virginia vs. District Heights, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in District Heights, Maryland is 18.7% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,627 in District Heights, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, District Heights, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in District Heights
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. District_Heights, MD
Compared to Alexandria, District_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher