Kansas City, Missouri vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 59.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $143,652 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Kansas City, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher