Durham, North Carolina vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 11.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,908 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Durham, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher