Alexandria, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.2% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,335 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Alexandria, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower