Zip 57311 (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 (zip 57311), 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.

Zip 57311 (Alexandria, SD)

Housing costs in Alexandria?
A typical home costs $228,700, which is 32.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.7% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alexandria costs $830 per month, which is 8.8% cheaper than the national average of $910 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $850.

Can I afford Alexandria?
To live comfortably in Alexandria (zip 57311), South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alexandria?
The cost of living in 57311 Alexandria, SD is fairly low. Based on data from the BestPlaces Bureau, the median value of owner-occupied homes for 57311 Alexandria SD was $90,400 and the median gross rent was $664 as of 2019. Additionally, groceries, health care, and utilities are all relatively inexpensive according to Best Places' Cost of Living Index. The overall cost-of-living index is nearly 10% lower than the national average with housing being about 17% lower than the national average. This makes 57311 Alexandria a great place to live for those looking for affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlexandriaSouth DakotaUnited States
  79.389.3100.0
  98.397100
  119.6120.8100.0
  55.682.1100.0
  $228,700$268,000$338,100
  96.9%93.6%100.0%
  69.371.2100.0
  81.277.6100.0

   100=National Average

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