Alexandria, KY Cost Of Living
Alexandria's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Kentucky
In America
What is the cost of living in Alexandria, KY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Alexandria has an overall cost of living index of 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Kentucky, Alexandria has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Kentucky's index of 90.
The standard of living in Alexandria ranks as #2,601 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Kentucky. By definition, that implies Alexandria ranks as the #3,818 most expensive place in the Bluegrass State.
Alexandria Cost Of Living Vs. Kentucky
| Living Expense | Alexandria | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 102 | 100 | |
Alexandria, KY Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Kentucky, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Alexandria | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $186,700 | $147,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $918 | $783 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $83,923 | $52,238 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.2x | 2.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.13x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Alexandria Services Costs Vs. Kentucky
| Item | Alexandria | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.94 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.77 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $13.55 | $14.67 |
Detailed Alexandria Groceries Costs Vs. Kentucky
| Item | Alexandria | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.71 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.25 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.42 | $2.05 |
Detailed Alexandria Health Costs Vs. Kentucky
| Item | Alexandria | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19.48 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $34.8 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.0 | $2.34 |
Detailed Alexandria Transportation Costs Vs. Kentucky
| Item | Alexandria | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.87 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.12 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.93 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $96.61 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $109.23 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $105.08 | $99.13 |
Detailed Alexandria Utilities Costs Vs. Kentucky
| Item | Alexandria | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.29 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $57.11 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $134.81 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $179.1 | $175.64 |
Alexandria SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Alexandria
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Alexandria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monfort Heights, OH | 13,124 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Blue Ash, OH | 12,417 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Montgomery, OH | 10,818 | 115 | 1.2x |
| Forestville, OH | 10,648 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Madeira, OH | 9,211 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Wyoming, OH | 8,540 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Dry Run, OH | 8,200 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Kenwood, OH | 7,538 | 114 | 1.2x |
| Highland Heights, KY | 7,372 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Covedale, OH | 6,606 | 97 | 1.0x |
