Cost of Living in Alexandria, MN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.3
100 = national avg
-0.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,671
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$103,222
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing111.0
Food97.1
Transportation79.5
Healthcare97.6
Utilities100.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$772
per month
2 Bedroom
$991
per month
The overall cost of living index in Alexandria is 99.3, which is 0.7% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,671 per year to cover basic expenses.