What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Medford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 12% cheaper in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Medford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Medford, Massachusetts could decrease to $45,700 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MEDFORD vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Medford, Massachusetts vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 8.6% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,700 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Medford, Massachusetts

Medford, MA vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Medford, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.7% lower

Commute

14.2% higher

Health

14.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Medford, Massachusetts vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Medford, MA vs. Alexandria, VA

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