Seattle, Washington vs. Staples, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 56.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,990 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Staples
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Staples, MN
Compared to Seattle, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower