Alexandria, AL vs Southside, AL

Alexandria is moderately more affordable than Southside, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 72 compared to 81 for Southside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $925/month compared to $1,131/month in Southside — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alexandria is more affordable at $173,900 median vs $202,900.

Median household income in Alexandria is $92,232 compared to $73,695 in Southside (+25.2%). Alexandria offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Southside.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.1°F vs 62.3°F). Southside receives more rainfall at 52.2" per year compared to 52.1" in Alexandria.