Shenandoah, Iowa vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 15.3% more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,676 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Shenandoah, Iowa
Shenandoah, IA vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Shenandoah, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher