Alexandria, VA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia?
$9,420 / month
for a family, 74.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $113,040 for the year for a family.
$6,367 / month
for a single person, 33.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $76,400 for the year for a single person.

Alexandria cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
38.9% higher
than the Virginia average
Alexandria, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 38.9% lower than the average for Virginia.

Alexandria, VA

Housing costs in Alexandria?
A typical home costs $590,300, which is 74.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.0% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alexandria costs $2,170 per month, which is 51.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.5% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Alexandria?
To live comfortably in Alexandria, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $113,040 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alexandria?
In Alexandria, Virginia you’ll find some of the nation's highest costs for essential goods like housing and food with median house prices approaching $540K while monthly rent for a single bedroom runs close to $2,200 depending on area or building type chosen. Necessities such as food and utilities stay largely within American averages but taxes that can frequently be found at some of highest anywhere in the United States due to its status as an incorporated city outside Washington D.C..
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAlexandriaVirginiaUnited States
  144.7104.2100.0
  112.699.6100
  101.7103.1100.0
  200.7112.9100.0
  $590,300$343,200$338,100
  97.399.3100
  128.899.4100.0
  143.9113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Old Town Alexandria is a charming port city, with lovely historic homes, fun restaurants and sweet shops. Its easy proximity to the hustle and bustle of DC offer  More

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Alexandria is different depending on what part of it you are in. There is a huge strata of rich and poor, with a few middle class neighborhoods in between. Old town is  More

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The mailing address in this area is Alexandria, or Engleside. Either way, it's SE Fairfax County between Fort Belvoir and Mount Vernon. The neighborhood has been here  More

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