Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 13.1% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,428 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Montrose
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Forest Lake, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower