Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 31.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $94,382 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Alexandria, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher