Alexandria, IN vs New Haven, IN

Alexandria is moderately more affordable than New Haven, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 65 compared to 73 for New Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $813/month compared to $947/month in New Haven — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alexandria is more affordable at $92,700 median vs $151,200.

Median household income in Alexandria is $60,616 compared to $67,121 in New Haven (-9.7%). The higher salaries in New Haven partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in New Haven.