Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 57.2% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $78,602 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Brookfield
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Albert Lea, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher