Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Moscow, Idaho


The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 8.7% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,647 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Moscow
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Moscow, ID
Compared to Forest Lake, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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