Skaneateles, New York vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 7.9% cheaper than Skaneateles, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,094 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Skaneateles, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Skaneateles, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Skaneateles, New York
Skaneateles, NY vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Skaneateles, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  36.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher