Cost of Living Calculator - Albert Lea township, Minnesota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.8% more expensive than Albert Lea township, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $96,583 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea township, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Albert Lea township, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Chicago
than in Albert Lea township, Minnesota
Albert Lea Township, MN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Albert Lea Township, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  104.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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