Barstow, California vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 8.3% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $73,333 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Barstow, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher