What is a pro or con of living in Kent, Washingtoncompared to Faribault, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Kent.

What salary do I need to live in Kent, Washington copmared to Faribault, Minnesota?

A salary of $80,000 in Faribault, Minnesota should increase to $125,727 in Kent, 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.

FARIBAULT vs. KENT
Cost of Living Comparison

Faribault, Minnesota vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 57.2% more expensive than Faribault, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $125,727 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Faribault, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Kent
than in Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault, MN vs. Kent, WA

Compared to Faribault, Kent is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

106.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.6% lower

Commute

105.7% higher

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Faribault, Minnesota vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Faribault, MN vs. Kent, WA

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