Champaign, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 77.1% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,573 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Champaign, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher