McAllen, Texas vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 38.1% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,036 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Mcallen, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher