Aurora, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 57.5% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,098 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Aurora, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher