Palmdale, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 6.7% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $141,900 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Palmdale, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher