Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Cottage Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage Lake, Washington is 80.0% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $161,966 in Cottage Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Lake, Washington is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Cottage Lake
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Cottage Lake, WA
Compared to Apple Valley, Cottage Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher