Brookings, South Dakota vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 15.7% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $34,304 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Brookings, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher