Fontana, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 11.5% more expensive than Fontana, California.

You would need a salary of $105,950 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fontana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Fontana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Fontana, California
Fontana, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Fontana, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher