Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Falls, Iowa vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 34.5% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,487 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Cedar Falls, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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