Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 2.4% more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $51,179 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Gulfport, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher