Pacific Grove, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 29.9% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $52,560 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Pacific Grove, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher