Median Home Price
$664,551.64
Median Rent
$2,302.9/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0
Property Tax RateTIE
0.82%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.3%
Price Change (5Y)
+6.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$495,742
Median Home PriceBETTER
$411,608.02
Median RentBETTER
$1,998.57/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
17.2
Property Tax RateTIE
0.82%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.1%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+10.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$182,181
Key Differences
Home Prices
Alexandria's median home price of $664,551.64 is higher than Virginia Beach's $411,608.02 by 61%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Alexandria costs $2,302.9/mo compared to $1,998.57/mo in Virginia Beach—a difference of $304.33/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.