Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 44.4% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,175 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Spokane Valley
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Albert Lea, Spokane Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher