Lake Mills, Iowa vs. Forest City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 0.5% more expensive than Lake Mills, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,264 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Mills, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is more expensive than Lake Mills, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Forest City
than in Lake Mills, Iowa
Lake Mills, IA vs. Forest City, IA
Compared to Lake Mills, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower