Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 59.4% more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $89,929 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Ridgeland, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher