Seattle, Washington vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 48.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,979 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Seattle, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% lower
      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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower