Odessa, Texas vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 15.9% cheaper than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,043 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Odessa, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher