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

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 55.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $33,443 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to San Francisco, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
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  55.4% lower
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  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
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  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
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  Personal
  9.5% lower
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