Vancouver, Washington vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 7.8% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,102 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Vancouver, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher