Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Nebraska vs Albert Lea, Minnesota


The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 13.9% cheaper than Columbus, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $43,066 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Columbus, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus, NE vs Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Columbus, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  40.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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