Virginia, Minnesota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 130.8% more expensive than Virginia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $181,187 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Virginia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
657% more expensive in Seattle
than in Virginia, Minnesota
Virginia, MN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Virginia, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.8% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  884.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher