West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 20.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,177 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to West Lafayette, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher