Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 24.0% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $93,037 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Lakeville, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher