Greenville, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 58.2% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,174 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Greenville, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher