Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 61.0% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $115,932 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Cary
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Albert Lea, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher