Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 23.3% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $61,653 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Orono
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Albert Lea, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower