Waterville, Maine vs. Albert Lea, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert Lea, Minnesota is 10.0% cheaper than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,981 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert Lea, Minnesota is cheaper than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Albert Lea
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. Albert Lea, MN
Compared to Waterville, Albert Lea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher