Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is 18.4% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,181 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rice Lake, Wisconsin is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Rice Lake
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Rice Lake, WI
Compared to Albert Lea, Rice Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower