Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs West St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 39.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $48,805 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Lake Forest, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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