Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Albert Lea, Minnesota


The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 12.2% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,883 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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