Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 13.8% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,904 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Rapid City, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  49.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher