Prior Lake, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 20.9% more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,474 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake, MN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Prior Lake, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher