What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest Park, Washingtoncompared to Grand Rapids, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 310% more expensive in Lake Forest Park.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest Park, Washington copmared to Grand Rapids, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota should increase to $106,879 in Lake Forest Park, Washington (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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. LAKE FOREST PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 113.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $106,879 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Grand Rapids, MN vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

Compared to Grand Rapids, Lake Forest Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

113.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

301.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.2% lower

Commute

118.1% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

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