Alexandria, SD Cost of Living


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Alexandria cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
11.2% lower
than the South Dakota average
Alexandria, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Alexandria, SD

Housing costs in Alexandria?
A typical home costs $198,400, which is 41.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.0% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alexandria costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.8% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Alexandria?
To live comfortably in Alexandria, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alexandria?
The cost of living in Alexandria, SD is relatively low when compared to the national average. Residents get a lot of bang for their buck as the median home costs are around $127,400 and the median household income is around $46,000. Groceries, health care, and utilities are also quite affordable in Alexandria. Overall, this makes it an ideal place to call home for individuals and families looking for an affordable place to live that still offers plenty of amenities and activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlexandriaSouth DakotaUnited States
  79.389.3100.0
  98.397100
  119.6120.8100.0
  46.482.1100.0
  $198,400$268,000$338,100
  96.9%93.6%100.0%
  69.371.2100.0
  80.777.6100.0

   100=National Average

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