Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Appleton, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 22.6% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $77,390 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Appleton
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Appleton, WI
Compared to Forest Lake, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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