Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs The Plains, Virginia


The cost of living in The Plains, Virginia is 52.5% more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,241 in The Plains, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Plains, Virginia is more expensive than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in The Plains
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs The Plains, VA
Compared to Forest Lake, The Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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