Sweet Home, Oregon vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 48.2% more expensive than Sweet Home, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $74,076 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweet Home, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Sweet Home, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Sweet Home, Oregon
Sweet Home, OR vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Sweet Home, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher