Overland Park, Kansas vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 30.0% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $136,529 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Overland Park, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower