Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Alexandria, Louisiana


The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 23.8% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $133,433 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Alexandria, LA
Compared to Arcata, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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