San Rafael, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 35.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $32,268 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Alexandria
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to San Rafael, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower