Lakewood, Colorado vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 16.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,878 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Lakewood, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher