Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 79.2% more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $324,321 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Bedford, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher