Cost of Living Calculator - Albert Lea, Minnesota vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 52.8% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,412 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Arcata
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Albert Lea, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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