Population
159K
Cost of living
Very High cost
State avg salary
$68,000
About Alexandria
Historic riverfront city just outside D.C.
As one of Virginia's key cities, Alexandria shares the state's high-cost profile and access to industries like government and defense, technology, data centers. Explore the full Virginia guide for housing, jobs, taxes, schools, and more.
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