Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs West Bend, Wisconsin


The cost of living in West Bend, Wisconsin is 14.2% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $77,178 in West Bend, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Wisconsin is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Bend
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs West Bend, WI
Compared to Forest Lake, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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