Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 10.6% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,697 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher