Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, New York vs Forest Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 42.4% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $71,204 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Watertown, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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