Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clarita, California vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 26.2% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $36,881 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Santa Clarita, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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