Mendota Heights, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 38.8% more expensive than Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,396 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Mendota Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Seattle
than in Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Mendota Heights, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mendota Heights, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher