St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 16.3% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,611 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Alexandria
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to St. Paul, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower