Cary, North Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 23.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,580 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Cary, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher