Cost of Living Calculator - South Laurel, Maryland vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 14.8% more expensive than South Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,406 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than South Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Alexandria
than in South Laurel, Maryland
South Laurel, MD vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to South Laurel, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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