Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 17.2% cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,411 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion, PA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Lower Merion, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower