Huntsville, Alabama vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 54.7% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $208,826 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Huntsville, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher