Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Ashland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Oregon is 11.1% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $55,561 in Ashland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Oregon is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Ashland
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Ashland, OR
Compared to Forest Lake, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower