Arvada, Colorado vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 39.2% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,410 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Arvada, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower