Cost of Living Calculator - Maple Grove, Minnesota vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 51.6% more expensive than Maple Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $303,125 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Maple Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove, MN vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Maple Grove, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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