Waconia, Minnesota vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 12.4% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,193 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Arlington
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Waconia, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower