Forest Lake, Minnesota vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 31.5% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $123,254 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Salina
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Forest Lake, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower