Cost of Living Calculator - Albert Lea, Minnesota vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 82.8% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $91,384 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Austin
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs Austin, TX
Compared to Albert Lea, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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