Oakland, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 87.1% more expensive than Oakland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $93,533 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Oakland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Oakland, Maryland
Oakland, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Oakland, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  87.5% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher