Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 11.8% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,059 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Forest Lake, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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