Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 11.3% cheaper than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,541 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Mitchell, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower