Cost of Living Calculator - Orono, Maine vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 24.6% more expensive than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,314 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Orono, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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