Herndon, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 3.3% cheaper than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $135,369 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Herndon, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower