Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 2.0% cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,021 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Brainerd, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher