Yakima, Washington vs. Forest Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Minnesota is 17.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,846 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Forest Lake, MN
Compared to Yakima, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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