| | Albert Lea, MN | Kirksville, MO | United States |
| Overall | 74.2 | 75.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.0 | 95.5 | 100 |
| Health | 88.6 | 122.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.2 | 38.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $132,000 | $131,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,630.0% | 9,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.4 | 63.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.8 | 83.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Albert Lea 
1 Reviews
After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the More
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Reviews for Kirksville 5 Reviews
kirksvilles a nice town but too small for this guy. Lived there for 18 yrs and decided to move back to the east More
"Hello there!" "Welcome to Kirksville!!"
I was born in Kirksville. I lived here for thirty-one years. I know from experience, this small town is a Mighty Great More
I am only a short timer here (two years)but have already become accustomed to, and appreciative of,the lack of violent crime. There is no fear of walking alone at night More
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