Portland, Oregon vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 6.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $211,934 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Portland, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower