Bellevue, Washington vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 45.5% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,241 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Bellevue, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower