Watkins, Colorado vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 21.2% cheaper than Watkins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,938 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watkins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Watkins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Watkins, Colorado
Watkins, CO vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Watkins, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher