Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 8.8% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,580 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Portsmouth, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher