Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Forest Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $143,206 in Forest Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Forest Lake, IL
Compared to Bismarck, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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