Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 29.0% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,506 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Forest Lake, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower