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

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Alexandria.

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

A salary of $70,000 in California, Maryland should increase to $95,721 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

California, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 36.7% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $95,721 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Alexandria
than in California, Maryland

California, MD vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to California, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

111.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

36.7% higher

Health

24.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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California, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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California, MD vs. Alexandria, VA

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