Muscatine, Iowa vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 86.8% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,772 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Muscatine, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  107.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher