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


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 30.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $130,769 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Columbus, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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