Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 15.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,884 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Austin, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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