Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Louisiana vs Athens, Texas


The cost of living in Athens, Texas is 1.2% cheaper than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,093 in Athens, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Texas is cheaper than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Athens
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs Athens, TX
Compared to Alexandria, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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