Peoria, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 89.9% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,093 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Peoria, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.9% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  520.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher