Lawrence, Kansas vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 14.1% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,972 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Alexandria, MN
Compared to Lawrence, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher