Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 8.4% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,818 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Forest Lake, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower