Taneytown, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 35.0% more expensive than Taneytown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $85,071 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Taneytown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Taneytown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Taneytown, Maryland
Taneytown, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Taneytown, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher