Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 5.2% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,381 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Olathe
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Forest Lake, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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