Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Alexandria, Louisiana


The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 30.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,436 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Alexandria, LA
Compared to Tacoma, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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