| | Alexandria, LA | Kansas City, KS | United States |
| Overall | 84.4 | 83.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.3 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 105.8 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 49.3 | 50.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $153,000 | $163,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,290.0% | 10,030.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.7 | 91.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.5 | 90.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Alexandria 
7 Reviews
I get migraines from rapid shifts of barometric pressure tornado and severe storms in Indiana we can go from 60 to 30 with snow in 24 hours. How does Alexandria compare More
Lynette and Lynelle? I knew them when we were children and I'd love to talk with their Mom again. I only remember that they lived in Alexandria. More
I live in a great city if you are seeking to raise children. Good schools with low crime More
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Reviews for Kansas City 15 Reviews
Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated More
nice weather if you like changing More
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