Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 26.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,967 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Fairfax, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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