Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Port Charlotte, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Charlotte, Florida is 18.3% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,368 in Port Charlotte, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Charlotte, Florida is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Port Charlotte
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Port Charlotte, FL
Compared to Forest Lake, Port Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower