Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 48.3% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,153 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert_Lea, MN vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Albert_Lea, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher