What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Beltsville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Beltsville, Maryland?

A salary of $100,000 in Beltsville, Maryland should increase to $113,420 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELTSVILLE vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Beltsville, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 13.4% more expensive than Beltsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $113,420 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Beltsville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Beltsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Beltsville, Maryland

Beltsville, MD vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Beltsville, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% lower

Commute

7.2% lower

Health

16.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Beltsville, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beltsville, MD vs. Alexandria, VA

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