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


The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 27.6% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,912 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ludington
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Ludington, MI
Compared to Forest Lake, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.