Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Moorhead, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moorhead, Minnesota is 7.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,745 in Moorhead, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moorhead, Minnesota is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Moorhead
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Moorhead, MN
Compared to Alexandria, Moorhead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher