Granite Falls, Minnesota vs. Algona, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 9.3% more expensive than Granite Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $78,676 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite Falls, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is more expensive than Granite Falls, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Algona
than in Granite Falls, Minnesota
Granite Falls, MN vs. Algona, IA
Compared to Granite Falls, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  49.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher