Cost of Living Calculator - West Laurel, Maryland vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 8.7% more expensive than West Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $108,675 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than West Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Alexandria
than in West Laurel, Maryland
West Laurel, MD vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to West Laurel, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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