Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 21.4% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $103,162 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Towson, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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