Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 28.1% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,875 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Forest Lake, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower