Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 46.1% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $160,760 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Grand Junction, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher