Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Battle Ground, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Ground, Washington is 17.4% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,686 in Battle Ground, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Ground, Washington is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Battle Ground
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Battle Ground, WA
Compared to Forest Lake, Battle Ground is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower