Cost of Living Calculator - Fairmont, Minnesota vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 6.4% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,818 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Forest City
than in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont, MN vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Fairmont, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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