Algonquin, Illinois vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 0.9% more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,464 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin, IL vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Algonquin, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher