Tampa, Florida vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 35.3% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,765 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Tampa, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher