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


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 30.2% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $45,371 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Altadena, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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