Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 65.3% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $231,318 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Indianapolis, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher