Albertville, MN vs Greenfield, MN

Albertville is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Albertville scores 105 compared to 112 for Greenfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albertville is $1,385/month compared to $1,083/month in Greenfield — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenfield has cheaper rent, Albertville actually has lower median home values ($326,400 vs $524,300).

Median household income in Albertville is $126,307 compared to $147,184 in Greenfield (-14.2%). While Greenfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albertville spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 8.8% in Greenfield.