Mesquite, Texas vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 11.2% more expensive than Mesquite, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,937 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesquite, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Mesquite, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, TX vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Mesquite, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher