Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Orinda, California


The cost of living in Orinda, California is 154.0% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $126,986 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Orinda
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Orinda, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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