Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 29.2% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,608 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Appleton, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher