Sacramento, California vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 10.5% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $44,737 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Sacramento, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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