What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 127% more expensive in Alexandria.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Christiansburg, Virginia should increase to $80,540 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.

CHRISTIANSBURG vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 61.1% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,540 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, VA vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Christiansburg, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

190.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

77.7% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Christiansburg, VA vs. Alexandria, VA

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