Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Dearborn, Michigan


The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 12.0% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,980 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Dearborn, MI
Compared to Forest Lake, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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