What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Minnesotacompared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Minnesota copmared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota could decrease to $57,214 in Alexandria, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MINNEAPOLIS vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Minnesota is 23.7% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,214 in Alexandria, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Minnesota is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs. Alexandria, MN

Compared to Minneapolis, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

46.0% lower

Health

9.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Alexandria, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Minneapolis, MN vs. Alexandria, MN

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