Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 11.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,727 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
25% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Alexandria, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower