Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 22.6% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $38,689 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Lincoln, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  34.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher