Charleston, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 24.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $31,783 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Charleston, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower