Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Nampa, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nampa, Idaho is 4.4% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,706 in Nampa, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nampa, Idaho is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Nampa
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Nampa, ID
Compared to Forest Lake, Nampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower