Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Albert Lea, Minnesota


The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 25.1% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $37,460 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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