Denver, Colorado vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 44.6% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $83,099 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Denver, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower