Lake Benton, Minnesota vs. Black Forest, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Forest, Colorado is 110.9% more expensive than Lake Benton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $105,438 in Black Forest, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Benton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Forest, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Benton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Black Forest
than in Lake Benton, Minnesota
Lake Benton, MN vs. Black Forest, CO
Compared to Lake Benton, Black Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.9% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  516.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower