Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 12.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,413 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Carlsbad, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher