Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 15.1% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $63,698 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Forest Lake, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% lower

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