Asheville, North Carolina vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 33.0% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,237 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Asheville, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower