Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 9.5% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $82,093 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
85% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Helena, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  85.5% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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