Pocatello, Idaho vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 62.6% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $113,801 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Pocatello, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher