Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Kansas City, Missouri


The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 19.2% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $111,491 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri 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 Kansas City
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Kansas City, MO
Compared to Forest Lake, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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