| | Albert Lea, MN | Story City, IA | United States |
| Overall | 74.2 | 87.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.0 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 88.6 | 120.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.2 | 66.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $132,000 | $220,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,630.0% | 10,100.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.4 | 69.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.8 | 114.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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