Jackson, Mississippi vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 0.9% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,428 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Jackson, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher