Madison, Wisconsin vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 21.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $39,497 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Madison, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower