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Cost & Benefits

Albert Lea vs Northwood

Simple answer

You'd likely save $151 a month in Northwood.

Typical rent is $857 in Albert Lea and $706 in Northwood. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Albert Lea

Minnesota

Typical rent
$857
Typical pay
$64,603 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,033
Price index
98.6 (state)

Northwood

Iowa

Typical rent
$706
Typical pay
$63,450 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$927
Price index
87.8 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.