Cost of Living Calculator - Albert Lea, Minnesota vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 137.0% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $156,424 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Seattle
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Albert Lea, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.0% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  711.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  110.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher

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