Memphis, Tennessee vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 6.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,226 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Memphis, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher