Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Montevideo, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montevideo, Minnesota is 0.8% cheaper than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,364 in Montevideo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montevideo, Minnesota is cheaper than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Montevideo
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Montevideo, MN
Compared to Albert Lea, Montevideo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower