Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 25.6% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $37,181 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Charleston
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Forest Lake, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  83.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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