Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Albert Lea, Minnesota


The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 46.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,106 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Portland, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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