Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 7.3% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,631 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Forest Lake, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower