Centralia, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Alabama is 14.2% more expensive than Centralia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,123 in Alexandria, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Alabama is more expensive than Centralia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Centralia, Illinois
Centralia, IL vs. Alexandria, AL
Compared to Centralia, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower