Bethesda, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 25.3% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,354 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Bethesda, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher