Rock Island, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 94.3% more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,161 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Island, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Rock Island, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.3% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  566.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher