Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 5.0% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $144,433 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Carmel, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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