Arlington, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 48.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,289 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Arlington, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower