What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Louisianacompared to Columbus, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Louisiana copmared to Columbus, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbus, Mississippi should increase to $55,593 in Alexandria, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Mississippi vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 11.2% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $55,593 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus, MS vs. Alexandria, LA

Compared to Columbus, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

1.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Mississippi vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, MS vs. Alexandria, LA

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