Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 67.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $55,109 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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