2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Albert Lea, MN vs New Ulm, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in New Ulm or is it cheaper to live in Albert Lea?
- New Ulm is 3.1% more expensive than Albert Lea.

Which city has more affordable housing, New Ulm or Albert Lea?
- New Ulm housing costs are 65.3% more expensive than Albert Lea housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Albert Lea or is Health Care more affordable in New Ulm.
- Health related expenses are 6.1% less in New Ulm.
 Albert Lea, MNNew Ulm, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.5100
 Food & Groceries94.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock83.2100
 Housing37.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$203,500$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock58.4100
 Miscellaneous93.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Albert Lea    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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Reviews for New Ulm    2 Reviews

Well, hmmm. I did not care for it here. But then again, it was tainted by Catholic issues. (I had those until recently when I quit). I also tried Lutherans - no  More

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Many areas (employers, city government, local hospital, etc.) are all working to make the city 'the healthiest place to  More

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