Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 13.9% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,413 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Evanston, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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