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


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 50.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $37,542 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to San Rafael, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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