What is a pro or con of living in North St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Forest Lake, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in North St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in North St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Forest Lake, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Forest Lake, Minnesota could decrease to $44,945 in North St. Paul, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FOREST LAKE vs. NORTH ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 10.1% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,945 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in North St. Paul
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota

Forest Lake, MN vs. North St. Paul, MN

Compared to Forest Lake, North St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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