Alexandria, Minnesota vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 25.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $94,195 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Alexandria, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher