Crofton, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 19.3% more expensive than Crofton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,651 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Crofton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Crofton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Crofton, Maryland
Crofton, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Crofton, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower