Austin, Texas vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 38.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $30,951 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Austin, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher