2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rocklin, CA vs Albert Lea, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Albert Lea or is it cheaper to live in Rocklin?
- Albert Lea is 46.7% less expensive than Rocklin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Albert Lea or Rocklin?
- Albert Lea housing costs are 82.4% less expensive than Rocklin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rocklin or is Health Care more affordable in Albert Lea.
- Health related expenses are 13.6% less in Albert Lea.
 Rocklin, CAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.2100
 Food & Groceries107.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.6100
 Housing210.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$132,000$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock65.4100
 Miscellaneous156.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rocklin    11 Reviews

I have had the blessed opportunity to be born and raised in Rocklin, CA. Rocklin is truly one of the best towns to live in, in the sacramento area. It's a clean, smaller  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the Sacramento vicinity for 12 years, and in Northern California my entire life (I grew up in the San Jose area). The area of Rocklin I am living in is the  More

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Over 14 years ago

seriously? Let me tell you what I have observed since moving here from Gilbert, AZ 3 months ago.I know I am going to take grief for this so go ahead and let it fly,  More

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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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