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


The cost of living in Mesquite, Texas is 18.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,910 in Mesquite, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Texas is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs Mesquite, TX
Compared to Alexandria, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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