Van Wert, Ohio vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 1.3% more expensive than Van Wert, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $50,644 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Wert, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is more expensive than Van Wert, Ohio
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
19% more expensive in Albert Lea
than in Van Wert, Ohio
Van Wert, OH vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Van Wert, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher