Vandenberg AFB, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 1.4% cheaper than Vandenberg AFB, California.

You would need a salary of $49,297 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Vandenberg AFB, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Vandenberg AFB, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Vandenberg AFB, California
Vandenberg Afb, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Vandenberg Afb, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher