Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 8.8% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,424 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Columbia
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Alexandria, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower