What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Bemidji, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 356% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Bemidji, Minnesota?

A salary of $400,000 in Bemidji, Minnesota should increase to $911,957 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BEMIDJI vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 128.0% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $911,957 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
356% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji, MN vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Bemidji, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

128.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

424.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.9% lower

Commute

118.6% higher

Health

16.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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