Tacoma, Washington vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 18.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,449 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Tacoma, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower