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Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Forest Lake, Minnesota

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 7.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $150,217 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
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• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Madison, Forest Lake is:
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  7.3% higher
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  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
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  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
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  Personal
  4.2% higher
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