Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 32.7% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,512 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Dubuque, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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