Galveston, Texas vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 12.0% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,023 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Galveston, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower