Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 70.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $234,684 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Alexandria, VA
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher