Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 53.7% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,101 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Lancaster, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher