Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 32.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $67,830 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to San Diego, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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