El Cajon, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 5.3% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $47,335 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Alexandria
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to El Cajon, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% lower
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher