Decorah, Iowa vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 16.4% cheaper than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,795 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Decorah, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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