Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 0.6% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,586 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Arcata
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Forest Lake, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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