Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 24.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,385 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Iowa City, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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