Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 22.1% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $116,832 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Sioux Falls, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower