College Station, Texas vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 58.5% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $131,581 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Alexandria
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to College Station, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  83.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher