Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 21.0% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,576 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Arvada
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Forest Lake, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher