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GRAND RAPIDS vs. ALEXANDRIA
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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Alexandria, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is
56.8%
more expensive
than Grand Rapids, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$274,330
in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is
more expensive
than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Alexandria is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.8% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
18.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
228.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.6% lower
Commute
35.4% higher
Health
25.2% higher
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Personal
11.6% higher
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