What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Columbus, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 168% more expensive in Alexandria.

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

A salary of $199,961 in Columbus, Ohio should increase to $324,705 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.

COLUMBUS vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Ohio vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 62.4% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $324,705 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Columbus, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

243.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

13.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Ohio vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, OH vs. Alexandria, VA

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