Kearney, Nebraska vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 20.9% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $54,583 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Kearney, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  40.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower