San Carlos, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 56.1% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $21,936 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Alexandria
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to San Carlos, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower