Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 53.7% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,571 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Charleston, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  96.5% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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