Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Island, Illinois vs Albert Lea, Minnesota


The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 1.9% cheaper than Rock Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,030 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Island, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Rock Island, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL vs Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Rock Island, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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