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


The cost of living in Sandpoint, Idaho is 6.0% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $70,519 in Sandpoint, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandpoint, Idaho is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Sandpoint
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Sandpoint, ID
Compared to Forest Lake, Sandpoint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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