Sisseton, South Dakota vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 43.3% more expensive than Sisseton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $71,673 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sisseton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Sisseton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Sisseton, South Dakota
Sisseton, SD vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Sisseton, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  38.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher