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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 14.1% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,969 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South 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
29% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Forest Lake, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower