Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Aberdeen, South Dakota


The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 28.0% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,977 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Forest Lake, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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